PREP BASKETBALL: Addison, Meek advance to area tournament finals
ADDISON, Ala. – This year’s Boys’ 1A, Area 14 Tournament tipped off at Addison High School Saturday night and both the hometown Bulldogs and Meek kept their seasons alive with wins. The Tigers defeated Cullman Christian in the first game of the night 70-21...
Wallace State opens season with wins over Frontier
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Wallace State Lions opened the 2025 season with a double header against Frontier Community College (Fairfield, IL) Friday afternoon and they’re off to a 2-0 start. Wallace took game one over the Bobcats 3-1 and cruised to an 8-0 win...
PREP BASKETBALL: St. Bernard, Addison earn area tournament wins
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Saint Bernard Ladies, winners of the regular season area title, won the right to host the 1A, Area 13 tournament. Addison would play Meek while St. Bernard would play Cullman Christian in the night cap. Addison got by Meek 37-30, while St....
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont, Holly Pond advance to area tournament finals with wins
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s 3A, Area 11 Tournament was in full swing at Vinemont High School Friday night and a pair of local teams shined in the semifinals to advance to the area finals. Vinemont handled J.B. Pennington in the first game of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman hires Trent Walker as new Bearcats head coach
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Schools Board of Education met at Cullman High School’s Tillman Hall Friday morning and introduced Trent Walker as the Bearcats new head football coach. Walker, a CHS alum, replaces Danny Stiff who stepped down from his position earlier...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville holds on to top Vinemont in area tournament 44-33
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s 3A, Area 11 Tournament tipped off at Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium Thursday night with a matchup between the Bulldogs and the Vinemont Eagles. Hanceville was able to build a 25-10 lead in the first half and the Bulldogs fended...
Holly Pond Jazz Band presents ‘Jazz and Red Velvet’ Feb. 15
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Jazz Band will host “Jazz and Red Velvet, Dinner, Dessert and a Show” on Saturday, Feb. 15, with doors set to open at 5:45 p.m.
Holly Pond High School Band Director Steven Porter said the event will be...
Roe named to Presbyterian College Dean’s List
CLINTON, SC - Presbyterian College proudly recognizes the academic success of its students for the hard work they do in the classroom each semester.
The highest honor - the President's List - is reserved for students who achieve at the highest level each semester.
This past...
78 area students named to UA Dean’s, President’s Lists
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 14,631 students enrolled during fall semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the President's List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's).
Area...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders earn senior night wins over Holly Pond
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders hosted the Holly Pond Broncos Tuesday night and in addition to celebrating senior night, both Good Hope squads took home wins in their final regular season home games. In the girls' game, it was a close...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs splits varsity matchups with Dora
BREMEN, Ala. – After competing in this year’s county tournament last week, the Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles were back on the court hosting Dora in their final home regular season matchups Tuesday night. The Lady Eagles got things start with a 65-41...
5 local students named to University of Mississippi fall 2024 Chancellor’s Honor Roll
UNIVERSITY, Miss. - The University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the fall 2024 Honor Roll lists. The following local students were named to the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00:
Alexander Brooks, of Arab,...
3 local UA Early College students named to Director’s List
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - For fall semester 2024, 587 University of Alabama Early College students were on the Director's List, obtaining a 3.6 or higher GPA for the term.
Local students include:
Brylee Bishop of Baileyton, who attends Priceville High School
Brooke Harding of Arab, who attends Arab...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects senior night wins over Oakman
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 3A Oakman Wildcats for a two-game set and it was a good night to be a Bulldog. Addison celebrated Senior Night with two victories. The Lady Bulldogs rolled over the Lady Wildcats 70-22 and the Bulldogs pulled away...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison downs Winston County 71-49 to win county title, Lady Bulldogs falls 47-33
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Winston County Tournament championship games were hosted at Addison High School today and the Bulldogs came away with a split. Winston County’s Lady Jackets pulled away in the second half for a 47-33 victory over the Lady Bulldogs but in the boys’ game, it...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Raiders claim back to back county championships with 60-42 win over Holly Pond
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – (2) Good Hope battled (4) Holly Pond in our final matchup from Championship Saturday at the county tournament and the Raiders got off to a hot start. Good Hope knocked down eight three-pointers in the first half and went into the...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope captures 4th straight county title with 58-51 win over West Point
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In Saturday’s first varsity championship game, (3) West Point squared off the with the top-seeded Lady Raiders of Good Hope. The Lady Warriors got off to a fast start but the Lady Raiders were able to rally and take a 1-point...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point downs Cold Springs 48-43 to capture JV boys county championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Saturday’s second county championship game saw (1) Cold Springs clash with (2) West Point and it was a nail-biter between the Warriors and the Eagles. Cold Springs jumped out to an early lead in the first half, but West Point rallied...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope edges Cold Springs 43-40 to claim JV Girls county title
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We tipped off Championship Saturday at the Cullman County Tournament with a high-powered JV Girls battle between (1) Cold Springs and (2) Good Hope. The Lady Raiders built a 20-point lead in the first half, but the Lady Eagles put together...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs advance to county championship games with wins over Lynn
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison High School is hosting the Winston County Basketball Tournament this week and the men and women's teams from Addison played Lynn in a varsity matchup with their respective teams. The Addison Lady Bulldogs pulled the upset by defeating the Lady...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope advances to county championship game with 78-52 win over Fairview
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In our final Friday matchup at the county tournament, (2) Good Hope battled (3) Fairview with a spot in the county championship game on the line and the Raiders led wire to wire on their way to 78-52 win over the...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond topples West Point 53-50 to advance to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – (4) Holly Pond clashed with the top-seeded West Point Warriors in Friday night’s first varsity matchup at the county tournament and the underdog Broncos came out swinging. Holly Pond went into the locker room with a 24-19 lead at the break...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope cruises past Fairview 60-39 to advance to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We got Friday’s county tournament action started with a JV Girls semifinal matchup between (2) Good Hope and (3) Fairview. The Lady Raiders jumped out to a 41-20 lead in the first half and maintained a 20-point lead over the Lady...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point punches ticket to county finals with 63-48 win over Vinemont
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We wrapped up Thursday night’s county tournament action with another varsity girls’ semifinal matchup between (2) Vinemont and (3) West Point. The Lady Warriors went into the locker room with a 5-point lead at halftime and outscored Vinemont 29-19 in the...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Raiders down Fairview 51-35 to advance to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Thursday night’s first varsity game at the county tournament featured a battle between the top-seeded Good Hope Lady Raiders and the fourth-seeded Lady Aggies of Fairview. Good Hope went into the locker room leading 29-14 at halftime and fended off a...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs advances to JV Girls finals with 51-33 win over West Point
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We continued play at this year’s county tournament Thursday and we got things started with a JV Girls semifinal battle between (1) Cold Springs and (4) West Point. The Lady Eagles created some separation late in the second quarter to take...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope holds on to defeat Cold Springs 80-67, advances to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – (2) Good Hope squared off against (7) Cold Springs in Tuesday’s final game of the night and it was a nail-biter between the Raiders and Eagles. Cold Springs trailed 41-30 at halftime and continued to battle back in the second half,...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point advances to semifinals with 71-46 win over Cold Springs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In the lone girls’ matchup of the night, (3) West Point faced (6) Cold Springs with a spot in the semifinals on the line and the Lady Warriors jumped out to an early lead over the Lady Eagles. West Point went...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Aggies race past Vinemont 69-48 to advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Tuesday’s first varsity battle at the county tournament featured a matchup between the third-seeded Fairview Aggies and the sixth seed, Vinemont. Fairview went into the locker room leading the Eagles 33-21 and the Aggies continued to pull away in the second...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs rallies to top Good Hope 52-49, advance to JV Boys finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s county basketball tournament resumed at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Tuesday night, starting with a high-powered JV boys’ matchup between Cold Springs and Good Hope. The Raiders finished the first half strong to take an 11-point lead into the...
Local students named to Mississippi College President’s, Dean’s Lists
CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the President's List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade point average, based on a...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Aggies edge Holly Pond 43-36 in OT to advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We wrapped up day two of this year’s county basketball tournament with a varsity girls’ matchup between (5) Holly Pond and (4) Fairview and points were not easy to come by in this one. The Lady Broncos went into the locker...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Broncos battle back to top Hanceville 53-44, advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – (4) Holly Pond clashed with (5) Hanceville in our first varsity boys battle of this year’s county tournament Monday night and it was one of the tightest matchups of the tournament so far. The Bulldogs led by 3 at halftime but...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Vinemont advances to semifinals with 62-32 win over Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In our first varsity girls’ matchup of this year’s County Tournament, (2) Vinemont squared off against (7) Hanceville Monday afternoon and the Lady Eagles were in control of this one from start to finish. Vinemont went into the locker room leading...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point fends off Fairview 51-41 to advance to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament resumed at Tom Drake Coliseum Monday afternoon and we got things started with a JV Boys semifinal battle between (1) West Point and (4) Fairview. The Warriors built a 31-17 lead in the first half,...
Wallace State signs MOU with Samford University
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Samford University providing Wallace State students with a smoother transition from WSCC to Samford University to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
“We are honored to formalize this agreement with...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs handles Vinemont 61-19 to advance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The nightcap from the opening day of this year’s county tournament featured a JV Boys matchup between (2) Cold Springs and (7) Vinemont and the Eagles of Cold Springs got off to a fast start in this one. Cold Springs jumped...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview advances to semifinals with 48-33 win over Vinemont
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In our second JV Girls matchup of the day, (3) Fairview took on (6) Vinemont and the Lady Aggies took control early. The Lady Eagles were held scoreless in the opening period and trailed Fairview 29-15 at halftime. Vinemont continued to...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Raiders race past Hanceville 59-33, advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – (3) Good Hope met (5) Hanceville in Saturday’s second JV Boys matchup and the Raiders got off to a fast start in this one. Good Hope built a 32-15 lead by the end of the first half and continued to pull...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point rallies to top Holly Pond 40-35
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The fourth-seeded Lady Warriors clashed with the fifth-seeded Lady Broncos of Holly Pond in Saturday’s second JV matchup, and it was another hard-fought contest. After a low-scoring first quarter, the Lady Broncos went into the locker room leading 17-14 but the...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Aggies advance with 42-28 win over Holly Pond
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament officially tipped off at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Saturday and day one is packed with JV matchups. Our first game of the day was a JV Boys battle between (4) Fairview and (5) Holly...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope Raiders, Lady Raiders collect area wins over Danville
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- After picking up a pair of area wins at East Lawrence on Thursday, the Good Hope Raiders returned home on Friday to take on Danville in two more area matchups. In the girls' game, Good Hope outscore Danville 26-7 in the second quarter...
Jax State announces fall 2024 President’s, Dean’s Lists
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - More than 1,200 students were named to the President's List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance in Fall 2024. To be named to the President's List, students must earn a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester while completing...
Goyer, Ridgeway named to Samford University Cumberland School of Law Dean’s List
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Samford University's Cumberland School of Law named 150 students to the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester.
Cumberland School of Law recognizes excellence in academic achievement each semester by publishing a Dean's List. Included on the list are students whose end-of-semester...
$68K in scholarships provided to Wallace State students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College recently announced it received $68,0000 provided by the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) for scholarships for students who want to pursue a technical education or associate degree in the automotive...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville collects 61-56 win over Oak Grove, Lady Bulldogs dominate 2nd half to earn 64-27 win
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were back home at Lane Horton Gymnasium for a pair of varsity matchups against Oak Grove Thursday night and both Bulldog teams picked up wins over the Tigers. The Lady Bulldogs led 22-21 at halftime but outscored Oak...
Good Hope Council renews AirEvac membership, approves severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first meeting of 2025 at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and they had several new business items to discuss. After hearing reports from council members, the council approved a recommendation from the City’s...
FAITH: ‘It means the world to me to help others find God’: Cold Springs’ Savannah Bischoff discusses her relationship with God
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior Savannah Bischoff has already had some success and reached several of her own goals and she gives all the credit to her faith. In this interview, Savannah talked about her relationship with God and the role he has...
Fairview council talks park progress, athlete scholarships
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Jan. 6, 2024, meeting of the Fairview Town Council was called to order by Mayor Keith Henry and opened with an invocation by Councilwoman Julie Grimes. The council’s business included discussions on progress toward a new town park, as well...
Holly Pond council talks spending
HOLLY POND, Ala. — The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday, Jan. 6, voted to raise two town government wages, viewed a proposed ordinance for mayor and council salaries and received a report on road repair spending in 2024.
The council raised the hourly wages...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville earns 57-55 area win at Vinemont; Lady Eagles pull away to win 74-36
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to Vinemont to take on the Eagles in a pair of big area games Thursday night and they split their varsity matchups. In the girls' game, a huge second half from the Lady Eagles helped them pull away from...
Fee hired to lead Wallace State Men’s Soccer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has hired James Fee to lead the men’s soccer team, announced Dr. Vicki Karolewics, President. Fee begins his tenure this week.
“We are proud to welcome Coach Fee to Wallace State as we reintroduce soccer to the Lions...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Broncos collect 59-30 area win over J.B. Pennington, Broncos fall to Tigers 43-41
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos and Lady Broncos were back home for a pair of area matchups against J.B. Pennington Tuesday night and they split their games with the Tigers. In the girls’ game, Holly Pond jumped out to a big...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman opens area play with 74-42 win over Mortimer Jordan, Lady Bearcats fall 61-51
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena to open area play against Mortimer Jordan Tuesday night and the Bearcat teams split their matchups with the Blue Devils. The Lady Bearcats led Mortimer Jordan early in the second quarter but after falling...
FAITH: ‘Putting Him first in my life has brought so much joy and peace in my heart’: West Point’s Thomas Ferster talks relationship with God
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point track-and-field runner Thomas Ferster has had a lot of success on and off the track and he credits that success to his relationship with God. In this interview, Thomas talked about the impact that God has made on...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders split varsity matchups with Arab
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Coming off a pair of wins over Dora to start out 2025, the Good Hope Raiders returned home on Friday night to take on the Arabian Knights. In the girls’ game, the Lady Raiders built a big lead in the fourth quarter...
FAITH: ‘Always believe in yourself, and with God, all things are possible’: Holly Pond’s Ariona Norris discusses her relationship with God
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond senior Ariona Norris has overcome adversity in her life and in this interview, she talked about how her faith helped her overcome it.
"God impacts every part of my life. A few years ago, I went through a very...
PREP SPORTS: A look back at some of the best games of 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – 2024 was packed with some amazing games on the gridiron, the hardwood and more that had crowds on the edge of their seats from start to finish. From amazing comebacks to closely contested games, here are the best games that I...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs earns 43-39 win over Appalachian; Lady Eagles dominate, 78-22
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles were back home for a pair of varsity matchups against Appalachian Monday night and both teams earned wins. In the girls’ game, the Lady Eagles knocked down 14 three-pointers, eight of which came from...
No. 5 Alabama buries season-high 19 three-pointers to defeat South Dakota State 105-82
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The No. 5/6 Alabama men's basketball team picked up its first win after Christmas with a 105-82 win over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, Sunday afternoon inside Coleman Coliseum.
The Crimson Tide (11-2) had its most successful outing from beyond the arc this season, burying a season-high 19 three-pointers, led by Aden Holloway with eight of...
UNA Softball to host Alabama on March 26 at Florence Sportsplex
FLORENCE, Ala. – North Alabama Softball is providing the perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season, as the Lions announced Monday they will host the Alabama Crimson Tide on March 26, 2025 at the Florence Sportsplex.
Tickets are on sale immediately and can be purchased here.
"I cannot wait...
CPRST: Softball, T-ball and baseball registration now open
CULLMAN, Ala. - Registration for softball, T-ball and baseball through Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) is open now through Feb. 13, 2025.
According to CPRST, signups are for kids aged 3-12. Practices will begin in March, with two weekly practices on Monday, Tuesday...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors pull away to top Decatur Heritage 68-52, win Christmas Tournament Championship
WEST POINT, Ala. – After defeating East Lawrence and Corner on Thursday and Friday, West Point was back on the court to play Decatur Heritage in its Christmas Tournament finals Saturday afternoon. The Warriors trailed by 3 at halftime but outscored the Eagles 27-8...
Rapid Response Training LLC offering EMT course at Good Hope VFD
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rapid Response Training LLC is hosting an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course at the Good Hope Volunteer Fire Department beginning Jan. 4, 2025. The program is designed to provide participants with essential skills for delivering basic life support in emergency situations....
Wallace State’s banner year: Top 10 ranking, record enrollment and major capital investments
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — In 2024, Wallace State Community College, under the leadership of president Dr. Vicki Karolewics, was recognized as one of 10 national finalists for the prestigious 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, experienced record-breaking enrollment, announced capital investments of more than...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point rallies to top East Lawrence 65-57; Holly Pond falls to Corner 76-60
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point High School is hosting its annual Christmas Tournament at Jim Boyd Gymnasium this week and both the Warriors and Broncos are competing in this year’s field. Both teams played their first matchups Thursday night, starting with the West...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 3 Cullman handles Pike Road 70-40
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena for one more matchup on the hardwood before Christmas arrives and the ‘Cats put together a dominant performance against Pike Road. Cullman smothered the Patriots on the defensive end and knocked down 14 three-pointers...
Wallace State Singers shine on professional stage at Country Tonite
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Members of the Wallace State Singers got a taste of what it’s like to perform on a professional stage when the ensemble from Wallace State Community College traveled to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, to perform at Country Tonite, where three WSCC alumni...
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Fairview, West Point capture county titles
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School’s Joe Shults Gymnasium was packed with local fans Saturday for the conclusion of this year’s county middle school basketball tournament. We got things started with the girls’ game between Fairview and Cold Springs and after a tight first...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 9 Vinemont topples No. 7 Holly Pond 56-46; Broncos down Eagles 56-29
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont hosted its rivals from Holly Pond for a pair of area battles Friday night. The girls’ game was a ranked matchup between the ninth-ranked Lady Eagles and the seventh-ranked Lady Broncos. Vinemont jumped out to a big lead early in...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman earns 74-55 win over Hartselle; Lady Bearcats fall 54-40
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena Tuesday night for a pair of varsity battles against their rivals from Hartselle and the Bearcats split their matchups. The Lady Bearcats fell behind early and made a late push in the second half...
Auburn football team chaplain Rev. Chette Williams passes away
AUBURN, Ala. – Rev. Chette Williams, Auburn football’s team chaplain for 26 seasons, passed away Sunday in an accident at Lake Martin at the age of 61.
Known affectionately as Brother Chette, Williams served as Auburn football’s team chaplain since 1999, completing his 26th season in 2024.
A...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville pulls away to top Vinemont in OT 46-38; Lady Eagles collect 55-21 win
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles traveled to Lane Horton Gymnasium Friday night for a pair of big area games against the Hanceville Bulldogs. Both local squads split their varsity matchups, with the Lady Eagles easily rolling past the Lady Bulldogs 55-21. Four quarters weren't enough...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits varsity matchups with Sumiton Christian
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted a pair of varsity games with Sumiton Christian Friday night and the Bulldog teams came away with a split. The Addison Lady Bulldogs pulled out a 46-38 win while the Bulldogs fell to the Eagles 64-53.
Addison 46 - Sumiton Christian...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Cross Country competes in 1st indoor races
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College recently participated in the Birmingham Indoor Icebreaker event in Birmingham, competing in four meets in a field that included four-year DI and DII schools.
In the 4,000-meter Men Distance Medley, a squad comprised of freshman Carson Masterson of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison edges Meek in OT 47-45, Lady Bulldogs collect 47-36 win
ARLEY, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Arley to take on the Meek Tigers in a pair of varsity games Thursday night and both Bulldog squads returned home with wins. Meek is an area foe as well as a county rival for the Bulldogs. The Addison...
Alabama’s Jalen Milroe selected as 2024 Campbell Trophy recipient
LAS VEGAS – Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe was named the winner of the 2024 William V. Campbell Trophy, the National Football Foundation announced Tuesday at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Milroe was one of 16 finalists for the Campbell, presented annually to college football's premier...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview splits varsity matchups with Section
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies returned home for a pair of varsity matchups against Section on Tuesday night and they split their games with the Lions. A big second half from the Lady Aggies helped them get past the Lady Lions 50-36 but in the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders pick up 61-53 win over Oneonta
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After collecting an 88-54 win over Cold Springs on Monday, the Good Hope Raiders were back on their home court Tuesday night to take on the Redskins of Oneonta. Good Hope went into the halftime break with an 11-point lead...
‘It’s a beautiful little community here’
Holly Pond’s ‘Christmas Cards in the Park’ happening now
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Town of Holly Pond kicked off the holiday season with its annual Christmas celebration Saturday, Dec. 7, at Governor’s Park.
Mayor Carla Hart got things going with the lighting the town’s Christmas...
City of Good Hope preparing for annual Christmas Parade, Love’s Travel Store to open Dec. 12
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first meeting of December at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and discussed preparations for this weekend’s upcoming holiday events.
This year’s Good Hope Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m....
Fairview Elementary holding Winter Coat and Shoe Drive
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Elementary School is holding its Winter Coat and Shoe Drive. Donations will be collected through Dec. 19, and distributed Dec. 20.
Assistant Principal Robert Strane said this is the second time the school has held the event
“The first time we were...
Holly Pond seniors get in the Christmas spirit
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The seniors at the Holly Pond Senior Center celebrated their Christmas party lunch on Friday, Dec. 6. WVTM13 Chief Meteorologist Jason Simpson (a Holly Pond native) celebrated with the seniors as a surprise guest. The Holly Pond Bronco Band also...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison sweeps varsity matchups against Falkville
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Falkville Blue Devils for a pair of varsity matchups Friday night, and it was the Addison Bulldogs who came away with two victories. The Addison Ladies came away with a thrilling 51-48 victory in a back-and-forth contest. The Addison Men...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville splits area openers against Locust Fork
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs tipped off area play against Locust Fork Friday night and the Bulldog squads ended up splitting the matchups. In the varsity girls' game, Hanceville jumped out to an early lead and the Lady Bulldogs pulled away in the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders pull away from Broncos 67-53, Lady Raiders come from behind to top Holly Pond 50-46
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos hosted their county rivals from Good Hope Friday night, and it was a big night at Felton Easterwood Gymnasium. Before the start of the varsity girls’ game, friends, family and former players gathered for a special...
Wallace State to present annual Christmas Spectacular Dec. 12
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts programs will be hosting the annual Christmas Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 12. This free event will include performances from all Wallace State performing ensembles.
“The Christmas Spectacular is one of just a few shows...
Auburn’s Broome honored as USBWA Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week
INDIANAPOLIS – For the second time of his career, senior All-American and National Player of the Year candidate Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) was honored as one of five U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for games of the week ending...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont splits varsity matchups with West Point
VINEMONT, Ala. -- The West Point Warriors traveled a short distance to Vinemont to take on the Eagles in a pair of county matchups Tuesday night and they split their varsity games. In the varsity girls' game, it was an exciting game from the start, and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles earn wins over Cordova
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs returned home for a pair of varsity matchups against Cordova Tuesday night and both Eagle squads collected wins. The Lady Eagles jumped out to a big lead early and pulled away late to earn a 70-35 win over Cordova...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging earns reaccreditation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces the successful reaccreditation of its Diagnostic Imaging program by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The continuing accreditation was granted for eight years, the maximum period for which accreditation is allowed by...
Ethos Craft Brewing, Bloom Winery celebrate grand opening
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – A crowd of friends, family and fellow patrons gathered to celebrate the grand opening of a pair of new businesses in Good Hope Friday night. Ethos Craft Brewing and Bloom Winery cut the ribbon on their new locations and officially...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats fall to Hewitt-Trussville in Mike Dean Turkey Shootout, 62-39
CULLMAN, Ala. — After collecting wins over Lawrence County and Decatur Heritage earlier this week, Cullman was back on the court at Bearcat Arena Wednesday night to play Hewitt-Trussville in the final matchup of this year’s Coach Mike Dean Turkey Shootout. The Huskies gave...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders race past Vinemont 75-32, Hanceville falls to Corner 60-47
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The 42nd annual Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament resumed at Lane Horton Gymnasium Tuesday, and we wrapped up day two with a pair of local battles. Good Hope raced past Vinemont 75-32 to advance to the tournament finals and Hanceville’s come from behind...
James Spann special guest at Holly Pond senior brunch
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Members of the Holly Pond Senior Center had a special guest for brunch on Monday, Nov. 25, when ABC 33/40 Chief Meteorologist James Spann stopped by to enjoy Thanksgiving treats and share a message.
Annette Munger and Perry Tucker from...
PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos, Bulldogs drop Thanksgiving Tournament matchups
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The 69th annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament officially tipped off at Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Monday night but unfortunately for the home crowd, it was a tough night for our local teams. The hosting Holly Pond Broncos rallied to tie things...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond, Cold Springs earn wins over Austin, Hackleburg
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Holly Pond Lady Broncos and Cold Springs Lady Eagles traveled to Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum on Monday for a pair of matchups with Austin and Hackleburg, respectively. Both teams came away victorious, with Holly Pond claiming a 54-47 win over Austin...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison ready tip off year 1 with Chambers at the helm
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison boys' basketball team is just about ready to tip off their season and to say that expectations are high would be an understatement. Starting with six seniors, most of which will contribute valuable minutes, and a brand-new coach in his...
Good Hope ag students make, sell Christmas trees
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope High School Ag Department crafted and sold decorative Christmas trees built by the students recently - with the bigger versions selling out in only two hours.
Ag Teacher Brandon Dingler said they sold large trees (36 inches) for...
‘Show them they’re loved and remembered during the holiday season’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville is looking to make the holiday season a little brighter for local nursing home and assisted living residents by providing Christmas cards.
City of Hanceville Administrative Assistant Kim Reburn said they start collecting Christmas cards in November and...
